The Pirates will play the Rays on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Tampa Bay Rays is 96.33.
- Visiting Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 1-4 record as a visiting team, ranking them 2nd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Tampa Bay Rays - The Tampa Bay Rays have a 3-1 record as a home team. They rank 2nd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Pittsburgh Pirates currently stand 13th (15) Overall, with the Tampa Bay Rays ranking 12th (16) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7th (22) Overall for runs allowed. The Tampa Bay Rays stand 16th (9) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last 3 games. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays have won their last 2 games.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 1-4 Overall record (2.5 GB National Central Division), with the Tampa Bay Rays possessing a 3-1 Overall standing (0.5 GB American East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Pittsburgh Pirates be facing the Tampa Bay Rays...
With a dismal record and win percentage, they be in dire straits...
SportsBetting3.com be calling all ye landlubbers to bet on this game...
The Pirates be needin' all the luck they can get against the Rays...
So gather round and review the odds below before ye make yer wager...
The swashbuckling showdown be happenin' on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025...
Don't be a fool, me hearties, and underestimate the power of the Rays...
It be a battle of the ages, with the Pirates fightin' for redemption...
But the odds be stacked against them as they sail into enemy territory...
So place yer bets wisely and may the best team emerge victorious!
Best Pirates at Rays Odds
| Underdog Tampa Bay Rays | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Tampa Bay Rays | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Tampa Bay Rays are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7 -110 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are -1.5 +154 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Tampa Bay Rays are +1.5 -190 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pirates
Rays
4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | -120+100 |
- Tampa Bay Rays bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Rays is 50%.
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 54.55%.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Tampa Bay Rays Prop Bets
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Pirates
Rays
First Team to Score
4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | -160+125Bet |
Pirates
Rays
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | +320+400-180Bet |
Pirates
Rays
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | +140+175+220Bet |
Pirates
Rays
To Extra Innings
4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | Yes +675No -1100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Pirates
Rays
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
PIT at TAM 4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -115Bet |
Rays
Total Runs
PIT at TAM 4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | 3.5 o +1103.5 u -145Bet |
Paul Skenes
Strikeouts Thrown
PIT at TAM 4/02/25 1:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Pittsburgh Pirates & Tampa Bay Rays Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pirates | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rays | +2800 Bet |
Pittsburgh Pirates & Tampa Bay Rays Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 27 | 27 | 0.500 | +8.0 | 17-19 | 10-8 | 221 | 206 | +15 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 36 | 0.345 | +16.5 | 13-16 | 6-20 | 164 | 236 | -72 | L2 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at 1:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Tampa Bay Rays Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Tampa Bay Rays Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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